Even in defeat, the Carolina Panthers left fans with hope
Here's how, even in defeat, the Carolina Panthers became the "Cathartic Cats" this season.
Jan
2026
12
GOOD NEWS IN NORTH CAROLINA
Jan
2026
12
3 things happening in NC this week: Jason Isbell plays Durham, Charlotte
When everything looks bleak, look to the creatives. This week, catch a classical music performance in Greenville, one of two shows by alt-country star Jason Isbell, or view the lights at Biltmore.
Jan
2026
9
Good New Friday: NC tops the country in workforce development, report says
State leaders tout new magazine ranking of states with the best workforce development, a Charlotte museum announces major AI grant funding, and a Rougemont man strikes it big on the Powerball.
Jan
2026
5
3 things happening in NC: The Lake James Ice Festival, one of NC’s best-kept secrets, returns
In NC, 2026 kicks off with an eclectic mix of happenings, including one of the state's most underrated winter celebrations, the Lake James Ice Festival.
Jan
2026
2
Good News Friday: Welcome the first NC babies of 2026
The first NC babies of 2026 are here. Plus, rural health upgrades and college football players give back in this week's "Good News Friday."
Dec
2025
29
3 things happening in NC: How to greet New Year’s in North Carolina
The Avett Brothers take their New Year's show to Asheville, Charlotte chefs collaborate for free soup tradition, Carolina Beach runners kickstart 2026 on the coast.
Dec
2025
22
3 things happening in NC: Drive through High Point’s massive Christmas lights show
Cardinal & Pine's weekly roundup of NC happenings is a full-on holiday party this week. Drive through High Point's massive Christmas lights show, party for Kwanzaa in the Triangle, and a world-renowned Christmas show comes to Charlotte.
Dec
2025
19
Good News Friday: The Lumbee Tribe will finally be recognized by the US government
After fighting for generations, the Lumbee Tribe, a local Indigenous population is finally affirmed. Plus, high school students unveil impressive aviation project during annual Wright Bros. memorial while a Charlotte couple wins big on Netflix. ‘Twas the week...
Dec
2025
15
3 things happening in NC: Wright Brothers Day, holidays at Reynolda House, and Hillsborough Lantern Walk
Every week, Cardinal & Pine picks 3 things happening in NC that are worth your time. This week, a party for NC's historic first flight, the holidays come alive at Reynolda House in Winston-Salem, and Hillsborough lights up with its Solstice Lantern Walk.
Dec
2025
12
Good News Friday: Anti-violence program making a difference in Charlotte, study says
If it's Friday, it must be time for some good news. This week, some positive signs from a local anti-violence program in Charlotte, NC's largest city.
Good News Friday: North Carolina athletes represent at Winter Olympics
| February 13, 2026
North Carolina athletes show out at the Olympics. Plus, early voting gets under way and NC leads the way on life-saving emergency response tech.
A new Helene documentary premieres in North Carolina this weekend
| February 12, 2026
A new Helene documentary, "Air Angels: Flight Helene," tells the story of North Carolina residents who used their private planes and resources to help out after Helene devastated western NC.
Street newspaper lets Asheville homeless people tell their stories
| February 12, 2026
A groundbreaking street newspaper is made and distributed by Asheville homeless people and other folks experiencing deep poverty. This is the story of The Intersection.
Buddhist monks’ ‘Walk for Peace’ arrives in Washington
| February 10, 2026
The Buddhist monks have become fixtures on social media, along with their rescue dog Aloka, as they traveled to Washington, DC. Their trek included multiple stops in North Carolina.
3 things happening in NC: ‘Raleigh Stampede’ rodeo comes to state fairgrounds
| February 9, 2026
Every week, Cardinal & Pine picks three things happening in NC. This week, the rodeo comes to Raleigh, a classical music lover's paradise, and last days of the Dambo trolls in NC.